Construction Focus
Royal Group and Keppel Energy sign deal to export 1k Mw renewable energy to Singapore via submarine power line
Cambodia’s Royal Group Power Company Ltd (RGP) and Singapore’s Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (KE) have signed a power purchase agreement for the export of renewable energy generated through a submarine power line from Cambodia to Singapore. The deal allows Cambodia to export 1000 Mw of renewable energy to Singapore via submarine high-voltage transmission, and the […]
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Cambodia Introduces New Law on Clean Water Management to Ensure Quality and Affordability
The government of Cambodia has recently approved the Law on Clean Water Management, which was officially promulgated by the Acting Head of State on 11 March, 2023. The new law, consisting of 15 chapters and 65 articles, aims to establish a legal framework for managing and developing the water supply service throughout the country. The […]
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Cambodia and UAE to Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalized the negotiations for the Cambodia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CAM-UAE CEPA), which will be signed later this year. The agreement aims to diversify export markets and promote Cambodia’s economic integration into the region and the world. Minister of Commerce H.E. Pan Sorasak and H.E. […]
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GOV’t mulls to develop Tboung Khmum as carbon-neutral province to improve quality of life
A senior official of the Ministry of Environment has revealed plans to transform Tboung Khmum into a carbon-neutral province to enhance the quality of life of its residents. During a meeting on the morning of 16 March, 2023 to review the province’s environmental progress in 2022 and its goals for 2023, HE Eang Sophalleth, Secretary […]
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Bulgarian Ambassador Vows to Boost Investment in Cambodia as Trade Volume Increases by 78% in 2022
The Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to Cambodia, Mrs. Marinela Petkova, has pledged to attract more Bulgarian businessmen and investors to Cambodia to explore investment opportunities. The commitment was made during a meeting between HE Pan Sosak, Minister of Commerce, and Mrs. Petkova on March 15, 2023. According to the meeting, the current trade […]
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Gov’t Pledges to Finish Master Plan for Sihanoukville SEZ by Mid-2023
The Cambodian government has announced its commitment to complete the master plan for Sihanoukville’s multi-purpose special economic zone (SEZ) by mid-2023. The inter-ministerial working group met to discuss the draft report of the second phase of the “Master Plan,” which includes 1. Economic development, industry, and industrial land management, 2. Labor market and vocational training, […]
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Germany’s Build4People Project Proposes Key Strategies to Transform Chbar Ampov to a Green Residential Area
Germany has helped develop six key strategies to transform Chbar Ampov into a model green residential area in Phnom Penh. This was unveiled during the “Sustainable Housing Project for People (Build4People)” workshop held from 26 February to 3 March 2023. Build4People is a joint venture between the Phnom Penh administration and the Government of the […]
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Japan Provides Over US$200K to Build Bridge & Strengthen Chicken Production in Cambodia
The government of Japan has granted a total of US$209,197 for a bridge construction project and a project to strengthen the value chain of Khmer chicken production in Cambodia. The signing ceremony of the grant agreement between HE U Inu Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, and the representative of the recipient institution took place […]
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Gov’t Drafts Law to Boost Inland Shipping Competitiveness
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is working on a draft law to promote inland waterways and ports, to boost the competitiveness of Cambodia’s ports with other regional and international players. HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, instructed the technical working group to refine the draft law during a meeting on […]
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Cambodia Seeks China’s Assistance to Build Five Roads for New Economic Pole Development
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested China’s assistance in constructing five crucial roads in the northwestern and western provinces of Cambodia to hasten the establishment of the fourth economic pole. The pole is expected to cover four provinces, namely Pursat, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin. During a meeting with people in the Stung Pursat […]
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